Opening of Pu Nha Thau Temple Festival

Pu Nha Thau Templeis a provincial historical and cultural relic, located on the top of a sacred mountain in Na Luong village, Huu Kiem commune. The temple is associated with legends and stories passed down among the people, and is a place to worship General Doan Nhu Hai, Mau Thuong Ngan and other gods who have contributed to protecting the country and the people...

Attending the opening ceremony were representatives of provincial departments, agencies and branches; neighboring districts; district leaders, departments and branches, along with local people and visitors from near and far. Photo: Duy Khanh

Pu Nha Thau Temple Festival 2023 takes place from February 13 - 15 (ie January 23 - 25 of the Lunar calendar) on a district scale.

Leaders of Ky Son district conduct the ceremony. Photo: Duy Khanh

Comrade Nguyen Huu Minh - Chairman of Ky Son District People's Committee delivered the opening speech at Pu Nha Thau Temple Festival 2023. Photo: Duy Khanh

At this year's festival, besides the solemn traditional rituals, with the proclamation ceremony, the procession and the great sacrifice. The festival part includes a cultural and artistic exchange program, a performance of traditional costumes, drinking rice wine, Lam Vong dance and attractive folk games such as: tug of war, crossbow shooting, throwing con, to mac le, pushing sticks...

Comrade Vi Hoe - Secretary of Ky Son District Party Committee beats the drum to open the festival. Photo: Duy Khanh

In particular, coming to the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy mountain and forest products prepared by the skillful hands of Na Luong women. These are specialties such as five-color sticky rice, bamboo rice, black chicken, black pork, taro, sticky rice wine, etc.

Stick pushing - one of the games that attracts viewers at the festival. Photo: Lu Phu